Can someone please give me a 2nd opinion on this? Note - I'm only interested in reading from the GPS, not talking to it. Bearing this in mind, can I get away without the level shifter? (it'd make my circuit easier if it does)

"You gotta fight - for your right - to party!"Don't react - Read."Who is like unto the beast? who is able to make war with him?"It's "bipolar transistor" or "junction transistor" - "BJT" is just stupid.When all else fails, check your wiring!